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Easterseals students welcomed CEO Tom Waters

The 2020 Abilities Shining Luncheon was held March 4 at Michael's On East.

Easterseals Happiness House put on a lively and heartwarming function with its annual Abilities Shining luncheon March 4 at Michael's On East.

The annual event had more than 300 guests mingling in the atrium and engaging in fun activities including taking pictures at the photo booth, checking out student-created art pieces and more. The reception also had a silent auction.

Attendees then moved to the ballroom for dinner and a program, which started with three Easterseals children welcoming the audience and giving the event's co-chairs rose bouquets. They were followed by a music and dance performance by Easterseal clients and Dynasty Dance. The luncheon — which raised over $300,000 — benefited Easterseals' programs for people with disabilities.

Harry Sayer is the Black Tie Reporter for the Observer. He is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and previously worked the Black Tie beat for the Observer newspaper in Winter Park and Maitland. You can catch him at one of Sarasota's fundraisers and shindigs.